Author Archives: L. Lyden

God’s plan Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. Matthew 1:19 Yesterday’s dose was focused on women and their purpose in creation.  Today I want to talk about men and God’s plan for them in the family unit. Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

A position of success Judah begot Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram. Ram begot Amminadab, Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon. Salmon begot Boaz by Rahab, Boaz begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse, and Jesse begot David the king. Matthew 1:3-6 The book of Matthew starts offContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Citizenship The commander answered, “With a large sum I obtained this citizenship.” And Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.” Acts 22:28 I was born a United States citizen.  Today there are many people who don’t appreciate being an American, but to me it is a great honor.  I believe the words in theContinue reading “Friday, December 29, 2023”

An Encounter And since I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came into Damascus.  Acts 22:11 Chances are that when you received salvation, you made the choice because you encountered the Holy Spirit.  Most likely it was not like theContinue reading “Thursday, December 28, 2023”

Disappointed And all the city was disturbed; and the people ran together, seized Paul, and dragged him out of the temple; and immediately the doors were shut.  Acts 21:30   Have you ever been in the middle of a misunderstanding? What about in a place of trying to do the right thing only to beContinue reading “Wednesday, December 27, 2023”

Accountable When he had greeted them, he told in detail those things which God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. Acts 21:19 I was just thinking about this the other day.  When I became an “adult” I was still very naive and immature.  However, I couldn’t wait to move on in life awayContinue reading “Tuesday, December 26, 2023”

What’s coming up? Then Paul answered, “What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”  Acts 21:13 Yesterday, when I was driving home from work, I began thinking about what’s coming upContinue reading “A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2024 AT THE END OF THIS DOSE”

Blessed to be a blessing I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”  Acts 20:35 I have always loved to give gifts, but I have notContinue reading “Thursday, December 21, 2023”

Do it with joy But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.  Acts 20:224 What is your lifeContinue reading “Wednesday, December 20, 2023”

Time alone We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot.  Acts 20:13  This scripture reminds me of the times that Jesus told His disciples to go on ahead to the next townContinue reading “Tuesday, December 19, 2023”